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What is Uricosuria?
Increased levels of uric acid in the urine.
Should we consult kidney doctor in case of increased uric acid?
One of the reasons for increased acid can be kidney dysfunction however it is not necessarily the reason. If the increase in uric acid turns into gout and uric acid starts to crystallise you will need to keep an eye on the kidney as it can also be damaged by uric acid crystals.
What causes uric acid stones?
When body is unable to eliminate uric acid it will deposit a hardened crystallized form of uric acid (tophi) usually in the joints and skin. this leads to a very painful disorder referred to as as gouty arthritis or gout.
Which disease raises uric acid level?
High uric acid levels can be caused by: * Primary hyperuricemia ** Your body increases production of uric acid from purine ** Your kidneys cannot get rid of the uric acid in your blood so the resultinglevels are high* Secondary hyperuricemia ** Certain cancers (or the associated chemotherapy agents)** Kidney disease - this may cause you to not be able excete the uric acid ** Medications - can cause increased levels of uric acid in the blood ** Endocrine or metabolic conditions such as diabetes or acidosis Aside: Elevated uric acid levels may produce:* kidney problems * gout
What is a nitrogenous waste for chicken?
uric acid, mammals do it in the form of urea, this process is to ensure that little water is lost
What test is useful in diagnosis of gout?
It is a test for uric acid. High Uric acid in he blood can lead to the formation of uric acid crystals which are responsible for the pain.
Separation of uric acid from urine?
The liver removes uric acid fromthe blood.
Why should the doses of long-term gout treatments be slowly increased?
lowering the concentration of uric acid can cause gout attacks. Thus, patients taking these medications should have the dose slowly increased (and uric acid levels slowly lowered) to prevent acute attacks of gout.
Does brown sugar contains uric acid?
Brown sugar does not contain uric acid but it stimulates the production of uric acid by the body.
Do carrots lower uric acid levels?
Uric acid is made as a result of proteins that have purines these are then turned into uric acid by the metabolism. Carrots are a low purine food and would produce only small amounts of uric acid.
Uric acid dangerr level?
Danger level of uric acid.
Can increased uric acid cause itching?
Yes, U'll have itching on your finger tips, biceps, back etc
